Scoop: Peter Navarro's sharp words for Steven Mnuchin

Source: Axios

A major rift has opened up between Trump's hardline trade adviser, Peter Navarro, and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, according to five sources familiar with their encounters.

What we're hearing: On the Trump delegation's trip to China two weeks ago, Navarro exchanged sharp words with Mnuchin over his decision to participate in one-on-one talks with his Chinese counterpart Liu He. Navarro — a hardliner against China — cursed at Mnuchin and fumed about being shut out of the talks, the sources said. "It stems from his belief that Mnuchin is steering them down the wrong path, policy-wise, with China," said a source familiar with their interactions.

Why this matters: China's top trade negotiator Liu He is visiting Washington this week for talks aimed at striking a deal with the U.S. to avoid a trade war. Meanwhile, Navarro and U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer have been concerned about Mnuchin leading Trump towards a deal that would give up on punishing China with aggressive tariffs for its theft of U.S. intellectual property.

6. He's Jewish....

and I think it was a reward for "The Mnuch" from Trump for being a loyal ass kisser. "The Mnuch" loves money just as much as Trump, but unlike Trump he actually makes money (I didn't say he makes it honestly) for himself, and doesn't count on bribes and graft like Trump.

This is just Trump throwing "The Mnuch" a bone. A free trip to Israel on the taxpayer's dime.